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Reducing Noise (Short #161)

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Post date May 26, 2026

Reducing Noise (Short #161)

Is your radio ever loud with extra static or noise? Just add a ground! See what Dave says about why adding a ground helps with noise!

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Ham Radio vs GMRS: A Reality Check

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Post date May 26, 2026

Ham Radio vs GMRS: A Reality Check

In this video, we break down the misleading claims from "When Facts Hurt Feelings – The GMRS vs. Ham Reality Check" and set the record straight on GMRS vs Amateur Radio for real-world preparedness.
From exaggerated FCC data interpretations and family licensing myths to emergency response realities (including Hurricane Helene), we examine the evidence, technical limitations, and why ham radio’s capabilities, range, power, digital modes, and global reach remain unmatched for serious EmComm.

✅ What you’ll learn:
The actual strengths and weaknesses of GMRS for families and local use
Why ham radio’s licensing, frequency access, and infrastructure provide superior options in disasters
Fact vs. hype: repeater access, power limits, interoperability, and public safety parallels
Balanced view: When GMRS makes sense alongside ham radio (not instead of it)

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Puppy Cam, Hamvention Dayton 26

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Post date May 26, 2026

Puppy Cam, Hamvention Dayton 26

Lets look at all the Amazing Puppies at Hamvention Dayton 2026

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Bonus Episode: Scratch Building a Frequency Counter? Rex W1REX Breaks Down His X-Checker Circuit

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Post date May 26, 2026

Bonus Episode: Scratch Building a Frequency Counter? Rex W1REX Breaks Down His X-Checker Circuit

This one wasn’t planned as an episode — but it was too good not to share.
As part of our ongoing Beginner Project Series, we’re scratch building a frequency counter based on Rex Harper W1REX’s X-Checker kit from QRPme.com. Before we put iron to board, we sat down with Rex himself to walk through the circuit — and what came out of that conversation is exactly the kind of deep-dive explanation that doesn’t show up in any build guide.
If you’re following along with the Beginner Project Series and building this circuit from scratch, this video will give you a much clearer picture of what’s actually happening on that board — straight from the designer himself.
Rex Harper W1REX is the one-man operation behind QRPme.com, home of the Tuna Tin 2, the Rockmite, MePADs, and dozens of other beloved QRP kits. He’s been designing and kitting ham radio projects for decades and is a fixture in the QRP homebrew community.
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X-Checker kit: https://www.qrpme.com/?p=product&id=Q17

Join us as we explore how you can get involved in portable radio, QRP, and more in this episode of the All Portable Discussion Zone (AP/DZ). Every aspect of portable operations is covered in this biweekly podcast, from news and gear to achievements, the workbench, contests, awards, and beyond.

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Apex Operator Group: Solve Ham Radio Problems FAST! #shorts

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Post date May 26, 2026

Apex Operator Group: Solve Ham Radio Problems FAST! #shorts

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Review of the Tidradio TD-H9 (#1420)

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Post date May 25, 2026

Review of the Tidradio TD-H9 (#1420)

Dave gets a new Tidradio Td-H9, after putting it to the test, will it hold up to Dave’s standards? Will it work for what he needs it to?

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Is the ICOM ID-5200 Worth It? Hamvention First Look

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Post date May 25, 2026

Is the ICOM ID-5200 Worth It? Hamvention First Look

Many of us had the opportunity to get a first look at the ICOM ID-5200 at Hamvention of 2026.
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The weirdest thing I found at the Hamvention 🤖 #hamradio #ai #tech

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Post date May 25, 2026

The weirdest thing I found at the Hamvention 🤖 #hamradio #ai #tech

The weirdest thing I have seen at a Hamfest? Probably this LLM pretending to be a an angry OM.

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Nothing Was Wrong With This RT95 (Here’s Why That Matters)

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Post date May 25, 2026

Nothing Was Wrong With This RT95 (Here’s Why That Matters)

This RT95 came back as a return.

No failure report. No clear reason. Just “didn’t work.”

So I did what I always do: full bench test, transmit, receive, power, audio, programming, and sanity check.

Result? Nothing wrong with it.

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New Variable 10 Amp DC to DC LiFePO4 Charger From 12VOLTPOWER

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Post date May 25, 2026

New Variable 10 Amp DC to DC LiFePO4 Charger From 12VOLTPOWER

RF Quiet, 2.5Amp, 5 Amp, and 10 Amp Selectable Current, 8-32V Input, 14.6V Charging. The Variable 10 Amp DC to DC Charger from 12VOLTPOWER Is How I Keep My Portable 12V LiFePO4 Battery Topped Off While Powering My Radios And 12V Cooler In My Car.
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